Fredericka Neyland

FREDERICKA NEYLAND January 23, 1915 - June 29, 2010 Fredericka was born, January 23, 1915, in Morganton, North Carolina. She passed away at the Franciscan Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio on June 29, 2010. She grew up in Morganton, graduated from high school and later attended the prestigious Julliard School of Music in New York City. She moved to Toledo in the early mid 1940’s. Many will remember her wonderful, melodic, soprano voice. Some may recall her vocalizing with the infamous Toledo musician, Art Tatum, when they gathered in the home of mutual friends in Toledo. She was employed at the Sophie Lustig Dress Shop and the former Rossford Ordinance Depot. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at the Area Office on Aging as a job coordinator. She was the only child of her mother, Thelma Lytle Hamilton, who preceded her in death in April 1999. Fredericka is survived by her daughters: Doris Scott Greer, Fredericka Wilson and Vanessa Neyland; numerous grand, great grand and great-great grandchildren; a host of other family members and a very special friend Percy Griggs Nelson. For much of her life, she was a member of the Episcopal Church and previously attended All Saints’ Episcopal in Toledo. However, in 1969, she began attending St. Ann’s Catholic Church (now St. Martin De’Porres) which was then under the leadership of Father Bernard J. Boff. Until his recent illness, he visited her periodically. Friends and family members will continue to have fond memories of her homemade fudge, rolls, jelly, fried fruit pies, canned vegetables/fruits, chicken with dumplings and lemon meringue pies. Fredericka enjoyed crocheting and playing checkers with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed watching the annual Super Bowl football and World Series baseball on television, especially when the New York Yankees were playing. Many will recall the large cowbell that she rang when her favorite team scored points or won! She was always very out-spoken with a spirited and independent nature. Fredericka was devoted to her beloved dog, Pearl, who passed away in February 2010. The family is most appreciative of her physicians: Dr. Charles Rowan, Dr. David K. Scheer, Dr. Edward Goldberger and Dr. Timothy Anders for the extended care they provided; Hospice of Northwest Ohio nurses and staff; and, special thanks to The Father Bernard Boff and The Rev. Beverly Tasy (All Saints’ Episcopal) for their prayers and visits. Fredericka resided at the Darlington House Nursing Home from February 2008 until August 2009. Thanks are extended to: Dula, John-Paul, Rodney, Samantha and Tony at Darlington House. She transferred to the Franciscan Care Center in September 2009. Many thanks to the Franciscan Center administrators, nursing staff and Sister Jordan who provided excellent care and services; and, Mr. Alva Abbott who provided her with neighborly assistance for many years. The family is especially grateful to Bobbi (Krissy) Hardison-Hawkins for the loving and extended daily care, feeding and nurturing to “granny” in the final months of her life. The Dale-Riggs Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements. Visitation 12:00 P.M. & Funeral 1:00 P.M. Wednesday July 7, 2010 @ Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Inc.